Letters, Sentences, and MaximsPutnam, 1888 - 327 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 28
... merit , if they have one , and their dominant weakness , for every one has his own , then do justice to the one , and a little more than justice to the other . " “ Women , in general , have only one object , which is their beauty , upon ...
... merit , if they have one , and their dominant weakness , for every one has his own , then do justice to the one , and a little more than justice to the other . " “ Women , in general , have only one object , which is their beauty , upon ...
Σελίδα 31
... merits of the two nations ; but in this mixture he still seems to lean towards France : “ I have said many times , and I really think , that a Frenchman who joins to a good foundation of virtue , learning , and good sense , the manners ...
... merits of the two nations ; but in this mixture he still seems to lean towards France : “ I have said many times , and I really think , that a Frenchman who joins to a good foundation of virtue , learning , and good sense , the manners ...
Σελίδα 32
... merit is sufficient . He filled the post of ambassador extraordinary to the court of Dresden . But his health , always delicate , failed before he was old , and his father had the misfortune to see him die before him when he was ...
... merit is sufficient . He filled the post of ambassador extraordinary to the court of Dresden . But his health , always delicate , failed before he was old , and his father had the misfortune to see him die before him when he was ...
Σελίδα 35
... merit , which adds something to the shadow of happi- ness that we are allowed to taste of in this short life . " Lord Chesterfield died on the 24th of March , 1773. In pointing out his charming course of worldly education , we have not ...
... merit , which adds something to the shadow of happi- ness that we are allowed to taste of in this short life . " Lord Chesterfield died on the 24th of March , 1773. In pointing out his charming course of worldly education , we have not ...
Σελίδα 44
... merit . But then , on the other hand , it seems extraordinary to discourage virtue upon any account ; since it is only by virtue that any society can flourish , and be considerable . There are many more arguments , on each side of this ...
... merit . But then , on the other hand , it seems extraordinary to discourage virtue upon any account ; since it is only by virtue that any society can flourish , and be considerable . There are many more arguments , on each side of this ...
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